Place value - Represent numbers to 1,000 - Planning

The Year 3 Autumn Place Value curriculum starts with a week dedicated to understanding and representing numbers up to 1000. The National Curriculum objectives for this period include identifying and representing numbers using different methods, finding 10 or 100 more or less than a given number, understanding the place value of each digit in a three-digit number, and comparing and ordering numbers up to 1000. Students will also learn to read and write these numbers in both numerals and words and will tackle number problems that involve these concepts. The key vocabulary for the unit encompasses terms such as place value, digit, numeral, hundreds, tens, ones, and various representation methods including base 10 and ten frames. This foundational knowledge is essential for students as they also practice counting in multiples of 4, 8, 50, and 100.

The lesson plan includes a variety of resources to aid learning, such as bead strings, base 10 blocks, Numicon, coins, ten frames, straws, and arrow cards. The teaching input focuses on matching different representations to given numbers and using manipulatives to build and understand two-digit numbers. Students work in pairs to explore numbers, paying special attention to the difference between 'teen' and 'ty' numbers and using stem sentences to articulate their understanding. Reasoning activities challenge students to identify odd ones out and build the largest and smallest numbers possible with given digits, deepening their practical understanding of place value. The lesson aims to clarify common misconceptions, such as confusing 'teen' and 'ty' numbers, and to ensure students recognize the value of digits within numbers. Differentiated activities cater to varying levels of understanding, from working towards fluency to achieving greater depth in number representation.